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Definition of "spring" []
- To move upward or forward in a single quick motion or a series of such motions; leap. (verb-intransitive)
- To move suddenly on or as if on a spring: The door sprang shut. The emergency room team sprang into action. (verb-intransitive)
- To appear or come into being quickly: New businesses were springing up rapidly. See Synonyms at stem1. (verb-intransitive)
- To issue or emerge suddenly: A cry sprang from her lips. A thought springs to mind. (verb-intransitive)
- To extend or curve upward, as an arch. (verb-intransitive)
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Use "spring" in a sentence
- "This ligament contains a considerable amount of elastic fibers, so as to give elasticity to the arch and spring to the foot; hence it is sometimes called the spring ligament."
- "_sleeve_ or _thimble_ and it usually forms one of the main terminals of the jack; the spring, forming the other principal terminal, is called the _tip spring_, since it engages the tip of the plug."
- "But sparrows splashed in the pools of sunshine; in a lull the darky's voice came again, chanting passionately, "In de spring, spring, _spring_!" and Carl clamored: "I've _got_ to get out to-day."